Maile Pols, Ph.D, well-known in the industry  has come up with some physical and psychological reasons as to why it is so hard to lose weight.  Some of her suggestions seem obvious, and are also recommended by the American Cancer Institute such as avoiding processed foods and eating more fruits and vegetables,  but others are thought provoking and may warrant a visit to your doctor to see if you may have a sluggish thyroid gland or glandular malfunction.  Read the full story